4.4 Research Paper Introductions

Outline of this lesson:

• Identify 4 major sections of the problem-solution paragraph: hook, background info. of the problem, background info. of the organization, and the thesis statement
• Identify hooks/starters for academic papers (e.g. statistics, quotations, anecdotes)
• Generate WH- information questions and answers that will help brainstorm critical background information for a general audience
• Construct a logical flow of info. between the aforementioned sections

A. Re-order the introduction paragraph

Handout 1: IRP intro ordering activity (key)

Handout 2: IRP intro analysis chart (key)

B. Key ideas for background info.

Handout 3: WH- questions map 


C. Homework:
1. 04/20 (Wednesday) by 5pm
Complete "part 1 of research paper" before class this upcoming Wednesday. 
ONE body section (1 solution) only
2-3 para. with at least 2 sources synthesized
Submit it on compass

2. 04/29 (Friday) by 11:59pm

Submit Reflection Essay #2 on Compass2g. See Writing prompt for reflection essay #2 for detailed instructions


3. 04/30 (Saturday) by 11:59pm

Writer's Help 2.0 Checkpoint 3: 3 exercises and 2 learning curves. (see screenshot below)